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As the school year is poised to launch excitedly tommorow, I have spent the last two days helping my mentor teacher get the classroom ready. Arranging desks, putting up posters, stamping books, going through class rosters, preparing curriculum, staff...

Porter County homeowners who would benefit from having ramp systems that provide safe access to their homes may apply for help this fall from the local affiliates of Rebuilding Together.  Rebuilding Together affiliates in Valparaiso, Duneland,...

Discoveries Unlimited is taking an innovative, individual approach to inspiring and supporting female youths' interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).  By assessing the student’s interest in an area of STEM, they will...

For the fifth year, the community of Valparaiso will gather to celebrate at The Mayor’s Charity Ball, to be held on Friday, September 18 from 6-11 p.m. in an elegant tent directly behind City Hall.Reservations are being taken now to join Mayor Jon...

Twenty-one higher education institutions in Indiana will receive grants to develop support programs and services for student service members and veterans. The grants were awarded through Operation Diploma, an initiative of the Military Family...

Discovery Cottage  The Valparaiso Department of Parks and Recreation is now taking registrations for our September 2009 classes for preschoolers age 3-5.  A variety of classes are offered ranging from one day only to one –two days per week. ...

Technical assistance report from the Planning and the Black Community Division of the APA calls for equitable development in Gary. Two years after its membership held a biennial meeting in Gary and at Indiana University Northwest, the Planning and...

There will be a couples golf outing called "Blind Man's Bluff" at Forest Park Golf Course this Friday August 14, 2009. This two person scramble event will use everyone's drive twice.  On odd numbered holes men will putt, on even numbered holes...

Valparaiso homeowners who are low-income, elderly or disabled and who would benefit from repairs or renovations to their homes are encouraged to apply for assistance from Rebuilding Together-Valparaiso. Hundreds of volunteers will work on a variety...

Kids Against Hunger is a nonprofit organization with the mission to significantly reduce the number of hungry children in the USA and to fee starving children throughout the world. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, in partnership with Valparaiso...